V-neck

noun

ˈvē-ˌnek 

: a V-shaped neck of a garment

also : a garment (such as a sweater) with a V-shaped neck

V-necked

ˈvē-ˌnekt 

adjective

Examples of V-neck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her first look for the ceremony was a bright white dress with a sheer lace V-neck bodice with an opaque mermaid skirt, per Vogue. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

The shoe features a distinct, ultra-sharp pointed toe with a deep V-neck cut at the vamp. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

The halter-style upper that graduates into a deep V-neck, paired with the low, strappy criss-cross back makes this swimsuit feel like a classic—but with a little something extra. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for V-neck

• beck
• breck
• check
• cheque
• czech
• deck
• fleck
• keck
• mech
• neck
• peck
• reck